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    Nevada Guard Mustangs improve horse-rescue skills [Image 2 of 3]

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    A large tandem-rotor military helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed from below against an overcast sky. It is airlifting what appears to be a large animal — likely a horse or similar ungulate — suspended beneath the fuselage via a sling/harness and cable system. This type of operation is used in wildlife management, veterinary rescue, or military logistics involving livestock.

    RENO, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    04.25.2014

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Getten 

    106th Public Affairs Detachment

    A Nevada Army Guard CH-47 Chinook Mustang 88 gives Lucky, a horse mannequin, a high-flying ride over the Army Aviation Support Facility in Stead on April 25. The 1/189th Ground Support Aviation Battalion was one of three organizations participating in joint, large-animal rescue training alongside Washoe County Animal Services staff and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District firemen.

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2014
    Date Posted: 05.02.2014 14:16
    Photo ID: 1309409
    VIRIN: 140425-Z-LO227-002
    Resolution: 1500x2100
    Size: 942.31 KB
    Location: RENO, NEVADA, US
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    A large tandem-rotor helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is airlifting an animal suspended in a sling/cage apparatus beneath the aircraft via a long cable. A small red marker or balloon is attached to the load, likely for visibility or identification purposes. This appears to be a wildlife relocation or rescue operation.
    A large tandem-rotor military helicopter, consistent with a CH-47 Chinook, is photographed from below against an overcast sky. It is airlifting what appears to be a large animal — likely a horse or similar ungulate — suspended beneath the fuselage via a sling/harness and cable system. This type of operation is used in wildlife management, veterinary rescue, or military logistics involving livestock.
    A large tandem-rotor military helicopter (consistent with a CH-47 Chinook) is airlifting an animal, appearing to be a horse or large livestock, suspended in a rescue harness via a long cable. Several emergency responders in high-visibility yellow jackets and hard hats observe the operation from the ground below. The scene takes place under overcast, foggy conditions suggesting a rescue or evacuation operation.

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